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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Wizards' Tre Mann trade closes unfortunate Cam Whitmore chapter

The Washington Wizards took a low-risk gamble on Cam Whitmore last summer, but the homecoming didn't go as planned.

Wizards' latest acquisition will benefit them now and in future

Tre Mann's upside on both ends could benefit the Wizards both in the short and long term.

More Details On Five-Team Peyton Watson Trade

Peyton Watson‘s restricted free agency was resolved on Wednesday night, as word broke that the Cavaliers had reached an agreement with the Nuggets to acquire Watson via sign-and-trade, coming to...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Nuggets To Sign-And-Trade Peyton Watson To Cavs In Five-Team Deal

7:40 pm: The Cavs are sending Mann, the 2027 second-round pick they’re getting from the Clippers, and cash to the Wizards in exchange for wing Cam Whitmore, Charania reports (via Twitter). The...

And-Ones: Arcidiacono, Ad Revenue, Rookies, Taxpayers

Former NBA point guard Ryan Arcidiacono will be playing in Germany during the 2026/27 season, having signed a one-year contract with the Frankfurt Skyliners, according to a press release from the...

Anthony Davis trade will age like milk in the sun if Wizards don’t fix mentality

The Washington Wizards have a shot at making the playoffs this season, but they'll sabotage the Anthony Davis era if they stick with their current strategy.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Why Wizards should avoid DeMar DeRozan after Russell Westbrook rejection

The Washington Wizards have one last choice to make before training camp, but they're interested in a player they don't need.

Anthony Davis problem the Wizards are already dealing with

The Washington Wizards haven’t gotten a game of production from Anthony Davis, but a big problem is already brewing.

Free Agency Rumors: Wolves, Heat, Klay, DeRozan

Appearing on a live edition of The Jon Krawczynski Show (YouTube link), Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly acknowledged that the team doesn’t have an obvious starter at...

Monday, August 17, 2026
The Wizards' schedule should benefit their playoff hopes

The Washington Wizards' schedule includes advantages in terms of rest and competitiveness, which should help them reach their goals.

Russell Westbrook Declined Two-Year Offer From Wizards Before Retiring

When Russell Westbrook announced his retirement last week, it wasn’t because nobody wanted to sign him for the upcoming season, Marc Stein of the Stein Line writes in his latest Substack column...

Sunday, August 16, 2026
How Wizards should use final roster spot following Russell Westbrook retirement

Attractive free agents are still out there for the Wizards to grab after Russell Westbrook's retirement.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Wizards' National TV Exposure Expands To Six Games

The addition of No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa and last season’s trades for Trae Young and Anthony Davis are giving the Wizards a little more television exposure, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic....

Friday, August 14, 2026
Wizards' 2026-27 schedule shows how NBA views new-look squad

The lack of nationally televised games for the Wizards in the 2026-27 season shows the NBA is skeptical of the team being good.

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Most intriguing matchups on Wizards' 2026-27 schedule

For the first time in years, Washington Wizards can root for their team to win entertaining matchups instead of losing for draft position.

The firepower ahead of Kyshawn George in Wizards' rotation won’t dim his light

Wizards fans should expect improvements in Kyshawn George's play, even if the scoring average doesn't take a huge leap.

Cam Whitmore must change with his roster spot on the line

The Washington Wizards forward must make huge shifts to how he plays as he fights for a roster spot.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Wizards' best 2026-27 NBA Cup storylines

For the first time ever, the Washington Wizards will have a competitive squad in the NBA Cup next season.

Russell Westbrook's retirement hits Wizards especially hard

Former Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement

Russell Westbrook has posted a video on his social media accounts (Twitter and Instagram) announcing that he intends to retire as a player. The clip, narrated by Michael B. Jordan, doesn’t...

Seth Trimble Commits To Louisville

After playing for Washington in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League and reaching a tentative agreement to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Wizards, undrafted guard Seth Trimble has committed to...

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Pressure builds on Anthony Davis after Wizards’ extension talks postponed

The Washington Wizards are not extending Anthony Davis right now, which puts a ton of pressure on the superstar.

Monday, August 10, 2026
Wizards are being slept on by national media thanks to unfitting reputation

The Washington Wizards are entering a new era, but some people are still distracted by their troubled past.

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Alondes Williams signing hints at who Wizards' last roster spot will go to

Guard Alondes Williams signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Washington Wizards, which could affect how the team approaches its final roster spot.

Grizzlies’ Stewart Excited For ‘New Chapter’ In Memphis

In an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, new Grizzlies big man Isaiah Stewart talks about his “love for the city of Detroit,” being traded by the Pistons, and his excitement for a “new...

Friday, August 7, 2026
The light on Bilal Coulibaly has never been brighter than it is now

After Jamir Watkins' season-ending injury, Bilal Coulibaly will be called upon to turn up his defensive prowess even more for a Wizards team that needs it.

What Wizards should do about Bilal Coulibaly after Anthony Davis report

Bilal Coulibaly's future is an under-the-radar topic compared to Anthony Davis, but the Washington Wizards face a difficult choice.

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Why Wizards are right to hold off on Anthony Davis extension

The Washington Wizards and the NBA at large must be wary of the risk that comes with investing in Anthony Davis.

Wizards' Anthony Davis trade stance looks worse after rumored extension decision

The Washington Wizards had trade interest in Anthony Davis this offseason, and their stance looks so much worse after putting off an extension.

Pressure builds on Alex Sarr after Wizards added Anthony Davis and Deandre Ayton

The Washington Wizards have added two veteran big men who are used to starting, which puts more pressure on Alex Sarr to live up to the hype.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Wizards already have major Anthony Davis decision before he even played a game

The Washington Wizards haven’t seen Anthony Davis on the floor yet, but they already have a franchise-altering decision to make.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Wizards must use valuable lesson from the past in Anthony Davis extension talks

The Washington Wizards should heed lessons from other contracts handed to aging big men before signing Anthony Davis.

The Wizards can't put this pressure solely on AJ Dybantsa after East's improvements

The Washington Wizards' best path to competing is not putting a lot on AJ Dybasa's plate. They must rely on the team's depth on the wing.

Wizards need Anthony Davis to follow Victor Wembanyama's path to build a contender

The Washington Wizards must extend Anthony Davis, but they need the superstar’s help to build a long-term contender.

Friday, July 31, 2026
Trae Young could help Wizards unlock Alex Sarr unlike ever before

Getting to play alongside Trae Young's playmaking should do wonders for Alex Sarr.

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Kyshawn George holds the key to how far the Wizards can actually go

The Washington Wizards have star power, but it's Kyshawn George who will decide how far this team can actually go.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Wizards have a glaring hole and signing DeMar DeRozan won't fill it

A lack of depth defensively could hurt the Washington Wizards against the league's best wings.

Wizards have lost the plot after rumored DeMar DeRozan interest

The Washington Wizards are rumored to be interested in DeMar DeRozan, which should have fans questioning the front office.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
AJ Dybantsa leap Wizards must see to make him fit next to Anthony Davis

The Washington Wizards need AJ Dybantsa to make a rookie leap if they want him to play next to Anthony Davis long-term.

Monday, July 27, 2026
LeBron James picking the 76ers should remind the Wizards of what their goal is

LeBron James' decision not to go to the Washington Wizards clears the path for them to continue building around their young players.

Anthony Davis should copy LeBron James' 76ers decision to help Wizards' future

Anthony Davis should consider taking a pay cut to help the Washington Wizards, like LeBron James did in order to join the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sunday, July 26, 2026
Wizards will quickly learn what still makes Anthony Davis a star

The Washington Wizards still haven’t seen Anthony Davis suit up for them, but there will soon be no questions about his star power.

Saturday, July 25, 2026
Wizards missed golden Anthony Davis trade opportunity as LeBron James joins 76ers

The Washington Wizards missed their chance to sell high on Anthony Davis now that LeBron James joined the 76ers.

Pressure builds on Michael Winger after Wizards' Trae Young extension

The Washington Wizards committing to Trae Young long-term adds pressure on Michael Winger and the front office to contend.

Friday, July 24, 2026
Wizards can't let LeBron James' 76ers signing spark an Anthony Davis-Joel Embiid swap

LeBron James has signed with the 76ers, and for the Wizards, it sets up a nightmare trade they shouldn't even consider.

LeBron James' decision led Anthony Davis to fail his first mission with the Wizards

Anthony Davis failed to reunite with LeBron James in Washington.

The Wizards are playing a dangerous game with Anthony Davis

The Wizards are playing with fire as Anthony Davis' contract talks approach.

The Wizards' toughest decision comes at the end of the bench

The Washington Wizards' final touches on their revamped roster lead them to a difficult decision rounding out their bench.

Wizards make stance on Anthony Davis clear amid LeBron James' free agency saga

The Washington Wizards are getting plenty of trade interest on Anthony Davis, but the LeBron James saga has proved how the franchise feels about him.

Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Wizards' latest plans may have revealed how they truly feel about Bub Carrington

Bub Carrington should be paying close attention to the Wizards' next move.

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